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Digital Photography 
Digital Photography
Rubric for High School Art Digital Photography
Rubric Code: WX92XCC
By lmidyette
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not yet within expectations

1 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Meeting Expectations

3 pts

Exceeding Expectations

4 pts

Project Requirements

Goals and objectives
Not yet within expectations

Photograph does not relfect the intended element, principle, or technique. Assignment goals were not met.
Approaching Expectations

Image shows little choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Meeting Expectations

Image shows some clear choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Exceeding Expectations

Image shows obvious choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Exposure/Contrast

Camera exposure, correct f/stop and shutter speed, photoshop/editing
Not yet within expectations

Tonal quality is flat; very little contrast in color and neutrals makes the focal point blend into the background.
Approaching Expectations

Tonal quality is fair; little contrast in color and neutrals.
Meeting Expectations

Tonal range is good overall; some parts of the image could use more contrast.
Exceeding Expectations

Image is excellent with good contrast and range of light to dark tones to enhance the focal point.
Focus

Clean focus or creative use of depth-of-field
Not yet within expectations

Photograph is very pixelated and/or blurry; image was obviously photographed incorrectly OR Photoshop tools were used incorrectly.
Approaching Expectations

Fair detail in image; proper use of depth of field could enhance some parts of the image.
Meeting Expectations

Good detail in image; proper use of depth of field will enhance parts of the image.
Exceeding Expectations

Excellent detail in highlights, shadows & midtones makes a good, clear image. Initial photo was obviously taken with proper camera settings selected.
Color/Value

Not yet within expectations

An obvious color cast or unusual color tone in some parts of the image ruins the quality or distracts from the focal point. If image is B&W, a full range of values is not represented.
Approaching Expectations

Fair range of color tones; photograph would benefit from changes in color in one or more areas.
Meeting Expectations

Good range of color tones; photograph might have benefited from a change in color in one area but is still OK overall.
Exceeding Expectations

Excellent range of color tones; colors work well together based on color scheme theories; no distracting colors to take away from focal point. If image is B&W, a full range of values is represented.
Creativity

Imagination, expression, creative approach
Not yet within expectations

Minimal representation of assigned objectives; lacks originality and shows no evidence of trying anything unusual.
Approaching Expectations

Fair representation of assigned objectives; some creative intent and shows little evidence of trying anything unusual.
Meeting Expectations

Good representation of assigned objectives. The student has explored creative solutions to the assignment.
Exceeding Expectations

Image demonstrates a very creative approach to the assignment; student has expanded on the basic requirements. It is clear that the student explored several choices/solutions to the assignment.
Composition

Photographic guidelines, eye movement, space usage, organization of image
Not yet within expectations

Photograph does not demonstrate visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Approaching Expectations

Photograph demonstrates little visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Meeting Expectations

Photograph demonstrates some visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Exceeding Expectations

Photograph demonstrates exceptional visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Communicative Properties

Visual impact, emotional reaction, mood, etc.
Not yet within expectations

There is little, if any evidence of successful visual communication with the viewer.
Approaching Expectations

Work shows effort with moderate sense of visual communication
Meeting Expectations

There is adequate and successful visual communication. Photo engages the viewer.
Exceeding Expectations

Shows obvious evidence of thinking skills. Addresses fairly complex visual or conceptual ideas. The image effectively communicates with the viewer.
Technical Qualities

Photoshop: dodging, burning, cropping, clean presentation, etc.
Not yet within expectations

Poorly executed, little regard for quality
Approaching Expectations

Technique a bit weak with little sense of challenge
Meeting Expectations

Most technical aspects are successful
Exceeding Expectations

Excellent quality, use of tools, and attention to detail






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